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Assistant Teacher

Kids N Fitness
Forsyth, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026
Kids N Fitness North is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to support our Toddler and School Age classrooms!
 
To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience! 
Required Shift: Monday - Friday, full-time, 8am-5pm or 8:30am-5:30pm
Compensation: $17-17.50/hr; based on education and experience  
We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:   
  • Competitive Pay  
  • Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development  
  • Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance  
  • 401k with Match  
  • Discounts for Childcare  
  • Fun and Positive Place to Work  
  • Open Door Policy 
  • Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!  
Main Job Responsibilities:   
  • Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center. 
  • Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development. 
  • Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program. 
  • Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children. 
  • Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children. 
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs. 
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role. 
Kids N Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.  
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